Dezerland, the long-awaited new FEC at Orlando, Florida, opened last week for locals to preview its long list of attractions.
Dezerland Park, with its 800,000sq.ft of indoor amusements and the longest indoor dual go-karting track in the state, also has a huge arcade and a 12-lane tenpin bowling centre. It is located on International Drive, the tourist hub of Orlando.
It also houses The Auto Experience, the largest privately-owned collection of cars in the world, spanning 250,000sq.ft and becoming Florida’s largest indoor attraction.
Powered by a Sacoa cashless system, Dezerland was officially opened amid a fanfare of local publicity. The company is a partner in the venture. Sacoa’s Sebastian Mochkovsky said: “We are giving the locals a chance to get a first preview of some of our attractions. While we gear up for a full opening next year, this gives us a chance to offer a new fun experience for Orlando people to enjoy in the holiday season.”
The venue includes a Bass Pro Shops and a multiplex cinema, but the main attraction is The Auto Experience, giving a rare chance to see a range of cars that include the largest collection of James Bond vehicles with memorabilia from Sean Connery through to Daniel Craig; Batmobiles and other cars from all around the world. There are also Vespa motor scooters, micro cars and many military vehicles.
There are accompanying themed areas displaying cars from classic movies. Visitors can tour the Bat Cave, the Military Pavilion, The Great Gatsby Lounge, The Chrysler Lounge, Americana Lounge, Thunderbird Lounge, Cars of Europe, New York City, Cuba Libra and the Harley Lounge.
The coin-op choices include a Pinball Palace, VR and AR games, escape rooms, trampoline park, themed restaurant and a range of shops. It also has an event space taking groups of up to 10,000 people, when it is safe to do so.
Pictured: Scott Maffei, the general manager of Dezerland (left), Serio Cazes (right), Sebastian Mochkovsky (centre) and his brother Pol (second from the right). The remainder of those pictured are members of the team's family, Ezequiel, Maria, Victoria and Gisela.
